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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.50, 618.94 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.50, 618.94 and 273.94 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.50 : 618.94 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.50/618.94 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.50x = 618.94 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.50x = 169,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,552.42/448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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